Thursday, December 12, 2019

If you don't know these 3 things about your 401(k), you're losing out

Title: If you don't know these 3 things about your 401(k), you're losing out

Article Snip: "...If you fund a traditional 401(k), the money you contribute is made with pre-tax dollars, which means you immediately shield income from the IRS. That could translate to some huge savings. For example, if you're under 50 and max out your 401(k) this year at $19,000, and you're in the 24% tax bracket, that means you effectively shave $4,5..."

Reference: www.usatoday.com

Monday, December 9, 2019

Can this civil service retiree get Social Security benefits?

Title: Can this civil service retiree get Social Security benefits?

Article Snip: "...currently retired from United States Postal Service under Civil Service, so I didn’t pay into Social Security the whole time. I did before that job, and I’m four credits short for Social Security. However, my wife collects on disability. Can I possibly get my credits through her?..."

Reference: www.nj.com
CSRS and Social Security,

Friday, December 6, 2019

TSP Two-step authentication mandatory before the end of 2019

Title: TSP Two-step authentication mandatory before the end of 2019

Article Snip: "...You can avoid interruption to your account access by adding these security features in your My Account Profile Settings now..."

Reference: www.tsp.gov
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Two-Step Authentication Requirement (TSP),